London Breed made history as the first Black woman to be the mayor of San Francisco. Now, she’s officially a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
London Breed was inducted into Delta Zeta Omega Chapter’s Fall 2025 line
As an Alpha Kappa Alpha soror, Breed now represents the sorority’s values of leadership, service and excellence.
“Sister London is the first and only Black Female Mayor of San Francisco. Her unwavering commitment to advocacy, equity, and empowerment perfectly reflects the mission of Service to All Mankind,” the Delta Zeta Omega Chapter said in a statement, according to Watch the Yard. “We celebrate Sister London for using her platform to uplift others and shape a brighter future for our communities.”
Breed was inducted alongside three other women: Brittany Rae Nelson is an engineer and an investor who works to expand opportunities for women in STEM; Malia Cohen is California’s first Black woman State Controller; and Tamara Sisk is an interior designer who also advocates for intentional spaces and civic engagement in her community.
“Their leadership enriches our chapter, our communities, and the global sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha,” Nile Taylor, the president of the Delta Zeta Omega Chapter, said.
London Breed previously made history as San Francisco’s 45th mayor
Breed served as mayor from 2018 to 2025 and was the first Black woman to hold the position. She started her role as acting mayor in 2017 after the death of Mayor Ed Lee. Breed won two elections and completed two terms. She is also the second woman to be elected mayor after Dianne Feinstein.
During her tenure, Breed focused on issues regarding public safety, economic recovery, housing and homelessness, workforce development, transportation and climate change. She was also in office during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to serving as mayor, she was the Executive Director of the African American Art & Culture Complex, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commissioner and San Francisco Fire Commissioner, according to the city. Breed graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Public Service before obtaining a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.
​​“I’m proud of that legacy,” Breed said in an interview with The San Francisco Standard about her role as mayor in June. “Leadership isn’t about headlines; it’s about showing up, doing the hard work, and building change that lasts. That’s what I did and that’s exactly what I intend to keep doing.”
She is reportedly considering starting a consulting company, according to the news outlet. Breed also joined the Aspen Institute for a six-month stint as an adviser to the policy academy. There, she teaches, mentors and represents the program at public events.
“Just because I’m not making noise every day doesn’t mean I’m not making moves,” she told The San Francisco Standard. “I led San Francisco through some of its most difficult years—and much of the progress we’re beginning to see now is the result of the work we put in when times were tough.”